For the current Goa MLAs it was their last session of the Legislative Assembly. We elect Legislators to debate issues concerning the people and to enact good laws. The Assembly is the democratic forum where elected representatives must hold debates on matters that affect the people. It should afford an opportunity for discussion on intricacies […]
Month: October 2021
NEED TO LIBERATE OUR TEMPLES OF LEARNING FROM POLITICAL DIRTY TRICKS
Unlike our good old College days, now the Student Council elections in the Colleges and University are fought in dirty political style, with patronage in money and muscle Power by political parties. This is a step in the wrong direction and portends grave consequences. We have even witnessed candidates being kidnapped. Is this the way […]
RTI ACT IS A VERY POTENT WEAPON
The Goa State Information Commission has failed to create the much needed awareness on the Right to Information Act across the State and especially in the rural areas. The RTI Act is a very powerful tool in exposing corruption, nepotism and acts of bad governance at all levels of government. Unless the implementation of the RTI Act is further strengthened, […]
POLITICIANS SHOULD DELIVER ON PROMISES OR QUIT
Panaji MLA Babush Monserrate has fed us all with fake and false promises. Even that promised 30 bedded full-fledged Ribandar Health Centre has ended up as a total sham. In May 2019 during that Panaji by-election Babush Monserrate had promised the people of Panaji that the Casinos would be moved out of the River Mandovi […]
SEEKING YOUR GOOD WISHES
Dear Friends. Over the last few months many of my well-wishers have been urging me to consider contesting the forthcoming Goa Assembly elections. Having crossed the age 60 threshold, I was hesitating. It is no secret that my two goals in life had been to be an Advocate and an MLA. Having achieved the first […]
TRAFFIC CANNOT COME TO A STANDSTILL
It is high time our High Court takes Suo-motu cognizance of the repeated traffic mayhem faced by citizens on account of visits by VVIPs to our State. Thursday 14th October on the eve of Dussehra it was another mega traffic chaos all over on account of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Goa. A […]
POLITICIANS SHOULD NOT DARE OVERPOWER THE JUDICIARY
There should be Zero tolerance to even the faintest governmental interference in the functioning of our judiciary. The setting up of a National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation could go a long way towards improving our judicial infrastructure while maintaining its independence and autonomy. This Corporation could act as a median and catalyst in pursuing Judicial projects […]
SAFEGUARD GOA’S PROPERTY
As custodians of government property, the law requires that every government officer should be rigorous and vigilant in protecting State property and ensure that there is no illegal encroachment whatsoever. Prompt and deterrent action in accordance with law must be taken against those encroaching on State wealth. Sadly the blatant usurping of government property is […]
MEGALOMANIAC CHIEF MINISTER PRAMOD SAWANT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and here Chief Minister Pramod Sawant are utterly obsessed with their photographs and cheap publicity. Such megalomania reminds one of the other greats in their category: Idi Amin, Stalin, Mussolini (to name a few). Pramod Sawant should realize that the people of Goa are outraged that he has […]
POLITICAL GALAVANTING AT TAXPAYERS EXPENSE
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Goa on 14th October. Though the official reason given is that he is coming to lay the foundation of a Forensic Science College Amit Shah will ostensibly be here for BJP related work in view of the Assembly elections due in a few months. Does it need the […]